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1. Is there a leash law in Louisa County?
2. What is the penalty for violation of the County Leash Law?
3. What should I do if my dog is missing?
4. How and where do I get a dog license?
5. What are the penalties for an un-licensed dog?

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1. What do Animal Control Officers do?
2. What are the hours of service for Animal Control?
3. Are Animal Control and the Animal Shelter the same thing?
4. What kinds of things should I report and how do I make a report?
5. What happens after an animal is picked up by an Animal Control Officer (ACO)?
6. What do I need to know about rabies in Louisa County?
7. When should wildlife encounters be reported?
8. What sorts of wildlife or domestic animal incidents should not be reported to Animal Control?
9. How can I best prepare to care for my pets in the event of an emergency?

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1. What is the cost to adopt an animal?
2. What services does the Animal Shelter offer?

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1. Can you explain exactly what the Child Seat Inspection and Education Program is?
2. Why is it important for parents to have their child's seat inspected?
3. Why did the Louisa County Sheriff's Office and the Transportation Safety Commission feel that this was a program that the county needed?
4. Out of the number of inspections that you have performed, approximately how many seats had been properly installed?
5. What is one fact that parents often do not realize about car seats?
6. What tips do you have for parents?
7. When can parents have the inspection performed?
8. For more information, who should parents contact?

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1. What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?
2. How can I contact the prosecutor assigned to my case?

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1. What's the best way for me to get an answer to my questions?
2. Floodplain / Flood Insurance In Louisa
3. Can I have farm animals on my property?
4. Can I live in a travel trailer, camper or RV on my property?
5. Are there restrictions for short term rentals (STRs) / AirBNBs?
6. What are the requirements for special event permit or Special Occasion Facility?
7. What are regulations for property in Dominion's Easement?
8. I'd like to put up a flag pole.
9. Can I have a tiny home in Louisa?

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1. What are setbacks?
2. Where can I find additional definitions related to Community Development?

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1. Why is the County so interested in technological development?
2. What's the benefit of the AWS campuses to the community?
3. How much revenue will the AWS campuses be annually for the county?
4. What will the AWS data center tax revenue be used for?
5. How far will the data center locations be from residential properties?
6. Where are the AWS campuses going to be located?
7. What is the definition of the TOD?
8. Was public input considered in the development of the TOD?
9. How will this be different from the Northern Virginia data centers?
10. Will the AWS campuses change the rural character of the county?
11. Why did the County utilize the TOD instead of a typical conditional use permitting/rezoning process?
12. I read about all the noise pollution associated with data centers. How are we going to handle that?
13. How will the AWS campuses impact traffic?
14. How many employees are associated with the AWS campuses?
15. When is construction going to start?
16. How will you mitigate impacts during construction?
17. How long is the build out for the AWS campuses?
18. Will AWS hire local businesses to do the work?
19. What is the cooling platform for the data centers?
20. What are the specifics about the infrastructure for the AWS campuses?
21. Where is the raw water for the data centers coming from?
22. When did discussions with Amazon begin?
23. Will there be articulation with the school's CTE program? Cyber security?
24. How much is the county contributing to the cost of infrastructure related to the AWS campuses?
25. Will there be improvements to the grid related to the AWS campuses?
26. How much taxpayer funding is going to the payments to Amazon?
27. What's the breakdown of state vs local rebates?
28. Are any new roads being contemplated for the AWS campuses?
29. Who will provide the electrical service for the AWS campuses?
30. Is there historical significance related to the Lake Anna Technology Campus site?

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1. Who benefits from Crime Solvers?
2. How does Crime Solvers work?
3. Who is involved with Crime Solvers?
4. How did Crime Solvers get started?
5. Where does the money come from?

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1. What do election officers do?
2. How long do I work on Election Day?
3. Where will I be working?
4. How do I vote if I’m not working at my “home” precinct?
5. I want to work early voting. How do I do that?
6. Will there be training?
7. Will I be paid?

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1. When are the polls open?
2. Where do I vote? How can I find my voting location?
3. How do I know who will be on my ballot?
4. Why did my voting location change?
5. Can I vote at the Office of Elections on Election Day?
6. I am not registered to vote. Can I still vote?
7. How do I vote curbside?
8. Do I need an ID to vote? What do I need to bring with me to vote?
9. What do I do with my mailed in ballot?
10. How do I know who my current representatives are?
11. Why should I feel secure about the election process in Louisa County?
12. I live in Mineral. Why do I not get to vote for town offices?
13. If I have an absentee ballot, but decide I want to vote in person on election day, can I still vote at my voting location on Election Day?
14. Where can I find information on Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) requests?

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1. What is the Virginia Freedom of Information Act?
2. What is the purpose of the Virginia FOIA?
3. Who does the Virginia FOIA apply to?
4. The Virginia FOIA has either limited applicability or does not apply to:
5. What types of records can be requested under the Virginia FOIA?
6. What if I only want a question answered, not records?
7. What if I want a document created?
8. How can I make a request to Louisa County for public records under the Virginia FOIA?
9. Is there a fee for requesting public records under the Virginia FOIA?
10. When does my request expire?
11. What is the timeframe for public bodies to respond to FOIA requests?
12. Can public bodies deny or redact certain information from FOIA requests?
13. How can I appeal a denial of a FOIA request?
14. Can I remain anonymous when making a FOIA request in Virginia?
15. Are there any additional resources available to help me understand and navigate the Virginia FOIA?
16. Who is the FOIA officer for Louisa County?

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1. Do I need an inspection?
2. Do I need to be present for every inspection?
3. What is the general inspection checklist for Erosion and Sediment Control (E&S)?
4. What is the general inspection checklist for Footings? (Can be inspected by a 3rd Party.)
5. What is the general inspection checklist for Foundations? (Can be inspected by a 3rd Party.)
6. What is the general inspection checklist for Groundworks? (Can be inspected by a 3rd party, but must be approved by the Building Official.)
7. What is the general inspection checklist for Slabs? (Can be inspected by a 3rd party.)
8. What is the general inspection checklist for Drain Tile/Waterproofing? (Can be inspected by a 3rd party.)
9. What is the general inspection checklist for Framing? (Framing and all Rough-In Inspections can be inspected at the same time.)
10. What is the general inspection checklist for Plumbing Rough-Ins?
11. What is the general inspection checklist for Electrical Rough-Ins?
12. What is the general inspection checklist for Mechanical Rough-Ins?
13. What is the general inspection checklist for Permanent Service?
14. What is the general inspection checklist for Insulation?
15. What is the general inspection checklist for Building Final?
16. What is the general inspection checklist for Deck Framing?
17. What is the general inspection checklist for Deck Final?

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1. Can I take old tires to the landfill?
2. How can I find a Refuse & Recycling Center near me?
3. Can I bring old paint cans to the landfill?
4. Can I take a mattress to the landfill?
5. Can I bring old appliances to the landfill?
6. When is Household Hazardous Waste Day?

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1. What permits will I need in order to build?
2. Do I need a permit for a fence?
3. My permit indicates I need a foundation survey and/or setback certification, what does this mean?
4. Do I need an inspection?
5. Do I need a building permit for a shed?
6. How long will the permitting process take?
7. How can I obtain copies of my plat and deed?
8. How do I get a business license? Can I run a business from my home?
9. I have septic system questions.
10. I have retaining wall questions.

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1. What can I do with my land?
2. I have an idea for developing my land. Can I do it?
3. How can I request a zoning determination or confirmation letter?
4. How can I divide my land?

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1. How does Project Lifesaver work?
2. What does it Cost?
3. Who do I contact for more information?

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1. Where can I view my assessment value?
2. Why does the County assess the value of my property?
3. Is there underlying law that dictates how assessment values are computed?
4. How are market values determined?
5. Is every property in the County physically assessed on an annual basis?
6. If my property isn’t physically assessed every year, then how do I get an updated assessment every year?
7. Higher assessments mean higher taxes, don’t they?
8. I don’t agree with my property assessment. What can I do?
9. What’s the relationship between the Assessor’s Office and the Board of Supervisors?
10. Does anyone check the Assessor’s work?

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1. When should I dial 911?
2. What do I need to do to be of assistance to the 911 Dispatcher?
3. Why do Dispatchers ask so many questions?
4. What number, other than 911, should I use to contact the Louisa Emergency Communications Center?
5. I'm deaf - how can I communicate with the Louisa Emergency Communications Center?
6. Where is the Louisa Emergency Communications Center located?
7. How many calls does Louisa Emergency Communications Center handle in a year?
8. I have a cell phone with no service. Will my phone still dial 911 if I need assistance?

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1. What's the mailing address for the Louisa County Sheriff's Office?
2. What's the physical address for the Louisa County Sheriff's Office?
3. I need to be fingerprinted. Where can I go to get that done?
4. I'm a sex offender and I need to update my information. How do I do that?
5. I need to speak to the Magistrate. How do I do this?
6. I got a Driving under the influence (DUI) charge and the officer said that I would get my license back after my suspension period was up. Where do I go to get my license?
7. How do I report a Crimesolver's tip?
8. How do I have my address flagged with pertinent information needed in the event an emergency?

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1. Where can I get a Concealed Handgun Permit?
2. What do I need to do to apply for a Concealed Handgun Permit in Louisa?
3. What do I need to do to renew a Concealed Handgun Permit in Louisa?
4. What do I need to do to get a duplicate Concealed Handgun Permit?
5. What do I need to do to submit a request for a duplicate permit?

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1. What exactly is domestic violence?
2. What types of relationships are covered under domestic violence?
3. What is abusive or coercive behavior?
4. What are some characteristics of a batterer?
5. Why do abusers batter?
6. What are some early warning signs that your partner may be an abuser?

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1. Where do I get a copy of my police report?
2. Where do I go to get fingerprinted?
3. How do I know if an address is located in Louisa County?
4. How do I obtain my Criminal History?

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1. What are some characteristics of a victim?
2. How to know if I am a victim of domestic violence?
3. How can I tell if someone I know is a victim in an abusive relationship?

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1. Can I pay taxes over the phone?
2. What happens if I do not pay the taxes by the due date of December 5th?
3. I have a DMV hold on my delinquent taxes. How do I get the DMV hold off in order to renew my vehicle tags?
4. I sold my car earlier this year. Why am I being taxed?
5. What is the $38.75 charge on my tax bill?